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Stop looking and start printing: we’ve reviewed and picked the best 3D printers across many categories to help you find the best tech for your needs.

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Is It Finally Time to Upgrade to an SLS 3D Printer? Here’s What You Need to Know

The complete updated buyer's guide to desktop and industrial SLS 3D printers. Plus, learn about SLS technology, SLS 3D printing services, applications, and materials.

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Top 6 Professional 3D Printers Under $10,000

Running a small business and looking for an affordable, reliable 3D printer? Check out our six picks for professional 3D printers under $10,000.

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Bambu Lab’s New, Free Print Farm Software Streamlines Multi-Printer Management

Bambu Farm Manager offers a native, cloud-free solution for managing large printer fleets over local networks—designed for environments where control and security matter.

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Top Full-Color 3D Printing Services for Lifelike Color Prints

3D print yourself, your dog, or product prototypes in full color at these 3D printing services that specialize in lifelike 3D printing.

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The Best 3D Printers for Small Businesses in 2025

If you're thinking of buying a 3D printer for your small business, we've selected the top options that are easy to use yet produce high-quality, reliable results.

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MJF vs SLS 3D Printing: Decision Maker’s Guide

The differences between MJF and SLS 3D printing technology explained in a nutshell: strength, print speed, materials, and price.

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Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing (PBF) – The Ultimate Guide

Using energy to fuse a bed of powder material into solid, intricate shapes is one of the most popular types of 3D printing. Learn how it works and which solution is right for you.

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3D Printing at Scale: When Does Additive Manufacturing Make Sense for Mass Production?

Explore the pros & cons of 3D printing for mass production manufacturing, who's using it today, and where to get your volumes 3D printed.

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Learn what sets SLA apart for SLS 3D printing when it comes to technology, cost, price, speed, tolerances, and strength.

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If you want to start a 3D printing business, there's a lot to consider. Read on for ideas to turn your hobby into a lucrative activity!

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With so many 3D printers, how do you decide? Our six-step guide covers everything you need to know about technology, materials, and brands.

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All the Top Professional 3D Printers Launched in 2025

It's been a slow start to 2025 for 3D printer launches but the pre-Rapid TCT launch season is just ramping up. Take a look!

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All the Best Professional 3D Printers Launched in 2024

Dozens of professional 3D printers launched in 2024 spanning nearly every technology, but only a few stood out from the crowd offering real innovation and delivering what customers have been asking for. Take a look.

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FDM vs MJF 3D Printing: Decision Maker’s Guide

Take a look at the real differences between these two 3D printing technologies in terms of buying a printer and ordering at a service provider.

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Figuring out whether 3D printing is the right technology for your business, which machines to buy, and how to make it pay off is no easy task. Look to these top industry experts for actionable guidance.

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What is Additive Manufacturing? – Simply Explained

What is Additive Manufacturing? How does it work? What does it cost? Learn the basics, benefits, types, materials, cost, and more.

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Multicolor, Multi-Material Denture 3D Printer New From 3D Systems

The NextDent 300 offers realistic dentures direct from the 3D printer with no assembly and promises to accelerate production at dental labs.

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How to Order 3D Printed Parts

Ordering from a 3D printing service gives you more options for materials, colors, and processes. Learn how to order 3D printed parts online!

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Manufacturers’ 5-Step Guide to Adopting Additive Manufacturing

Looking to get into 3D printing at your business and don't know where to start? Follow the advice of industry thought leaders on the right way to enter additive manufacturing.

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